Meeting You Was Fate novel Chapter 694

Monica, Shyla, and Joshua—all of them made Mandy sick. She did not know that Monica was that kind of person. Nonetheless, she definitely would not make it easy for her.

"Okay." Nathan did not say anything more and followed Mandy.

He hated seeing Mandy upset. Whoever made a pass at her would surely have to go through him. They were in tandem, and anyone who disgusted Mandy also disgusted him! The mayor was no exception. If Nathan wanted him out of office, he better pack his things soon.

Fiona was in her apartment, watching the TV alone. She missed Ethon and wondered what he could be doing.

Plopped on her bed, she tossed and turned. She had a strong urge to call him, but she did not fancy being a nuisance.

Mandy felt a gentle night breeze on her face as she stood outside of Fiona's apartment. She raised a hand and rang the doorbell, keeping her other hand intertwined safely with Nathan's fingers.

Fiona, who was having a silent battle with her phone, jumped up and ran out on her bare feet. She was at the door in a snap, thinking Ethon was back.

"Sis… Sis, brother-in-law, how come you're here?" Her excitement fell in a swoop. She fiddled with her dress awkwardly, and the cold ground seemed to suck the warmth out of her feet.

"What? Are we not welcome here?" A gentle smile appeared on Mandy's face as she took in her sister's appearance.

'She hasn't changed a bit. She still likes to walk around barefooted without a care in the world.'

Fiona immediately backtracked, and with a silly smile, she stepped aside and let them in. "Of course, you're welcome here! I was simply surprised!"

Mandy sat leisurely in the living room and looked around. There was no sign of Ethon. "Where is Ethon?"

Nathan loosened his tie and collar button before sitting down beside Mandy. He projected a stoic demeanor, and his lips had set tightly into a thin line.

They changed their clothes before coming so that Fiona could not tell that they had attended the mayor's party.

"Please, have some tea." Fiona concentrated on the act of pouring tea and served two cups. She flashed a big smile, willfully ignoring the question.

"Your apartment is quite nice. How come I don't see your boyfriend?" Cradling the cup with both hands, Mandy took a delicate sip of tea. With a little inward smile, she shot Fiona with a look over the rim as she drank.

Mandy's stare made Fiona uneasy. Her sister rarely visited without purpose, but she suddenly dropped by that evening. She must have known something.

"You already know it, don't you?" she admitted, throwing a shy smile and feeling herself flush.

"You are a smart girl. Why didn't you tell me that Ethon's mother doesn't like you?" Mandy's brows drew together, and her gaze searched Fiona's face.

"Why should I? It's not like we're going to get married."

"How is he treating you?" Mandy sighed, and her eyes grew fierce and steely.

"He is a good man."

"I bet he is so good that he left you behind tonight to attend his future father-in-law's birthday party." Mandy smiled disdainfully and shook her head disapprovingly.

"Sis, what do you mean?" 'What does she mean by attending his future father-in-law's birthday party?' Fiona struggled to understand what precisely Mandy was suggesting.

"Don't you know? They made the announcement to the public. Joshua told everyone at the birthday party."

The air froze immediately. Fiona's hand, which was holding the teacup, paused, confusion creasing her forehead.

"Honey, stop riling her. I guess Ethon didn't know about it either. It seemed like a setup. Nana, we came here to talk to you about it." Nathan decided to meddle, addressing the two sisters. His deep-toned voice made it hard to guess his thoughts.

Mandy stared at Fiona for several seconds, and then put the teacup down on the table. She held Fiona's hands anxiously. "Nana, did Monica mess with you before?"

"No, she didn't." She quickly averted her eyes, not daring to look at Mandy.

"Nana, you can't lie. What did Monica do to you?" A furious blush mounted Mandy's cheeks.

Mandy knew how vicious of a woman Monica was. She met Monica and Malcolm in the past when she was with Colin. She exuded an arrogant display of authority in stark contrast to her amiable middle-aged husband.

The old woman was very polite to her, though. That was until she divorced Colin when the cold hard facts revealed Monica's true colors. She turned out to be a first-class bitch and had vindicated Mandy's poor opinion of her.

They hadn't seen each other since she reconciled with Nathan. But at the back of her mind, she knew that they would meet at some point.

"Sis, it's all over. Let's not talk about it anymore, okay?" A wry smile broke across Fiona's face. She could not care less about Monica's disdain towards her as long as Ethon stood by her.

"No, we can't. Tell me what she did to you? Did she say something nasty?" Mandy was agitated and spoke rapidly. She could only guess what Monica said.

"She just said some insulting words to make me leave Ethon. She didn't like that Ethon moved out because of me." Fiona worried on her bottom lip. She did not want Mandy to have a conflict with Monica because of her affairs.

Her sister did not usually fuss, but she would not just stand on the sideline and see her loved ones get maltreated. Mandy had always protected her since childhood, so Fiona knew her well.

"That's why Monica hates you? We may not be as wealthy as the Yu Family, but I won't allow anyone to bully you," Mandy said in a huff. She was so enraged that she trembled. 'Why does Monica hate her? And how can they say that Shyla is better than Fiona? Just because she's the daughter of the mayor?'

"She didn't bully me, I promise. Besides, Ethon is on my side," said Fiona.

"Is it because Shyla's father is the mayor? Nana, you don't have to bear any humiliation. Your brother-in-law is much more powerful than Joshua. Who the hell is Shyla! She can't even compare with you!" Her anger melted in a flash, replaced by tenderness as she turned her head to look at Nathan.

Nathan, meanwhile, was wild with joy upon hearing Mandy's compliment. His chiseled face unleashed a broad smile that belied the power and ruthlessness below the surface. "Yes, Nana. You should be more confident. If you need anything, I will support you. It won't be easy for others to bully you, especially with us around."

Warmth crept inside Fiona when she heard their words. She could see that they meant what they said, and she felt relieved.

Yes, with Mandy and Nathan around, what else should she be worried about?